Fidel Castro resigns as Cuba's president

HAVANA - An ailing, 81-year-old Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba's president Tuesday after nearly a half-century in power, saying he will not accept a new term when parliament meets Sunday. More »

School, volunteers aid victims of Blue Hill blaze

Lisa Grace Wigfall was a scared kid, just 7 years old when her childhood Dorchester home was engulfed in flames. When she thinks back, she can scarcely recall the details of the incident on Bunswick Street - just the fire, and the fear. More »

Cambridge's new Madame Mayor

CAMBRIDGE - It's public comment time in the Sullivan Chamber at Cambridge City Hall, and newly elected Mayor E. Denise Simmons is making sure everyone gets a turn at the microphone. More »


Taxes to tae kwon do, Rox center has something for all

After a respectful bow to Master Robert Stevenson, the three boys start their 50 laps around the classroom. An extremely focused 11-year-old named Joel Roman counts the laps out loud while he runs. More »

Reopened gov's office links western Mass., Beacon Hill

SPRINGFIELD - The way Clodo Concepcion sees it, his tax dollars should give him the right to call the governor?s office without running up his phone bill. More »

'Chapel' bends boundaries, lends form to emotional strife

Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched? More »